War and Posturing: The Latest News from the Korea Conflict

The shelling of the island of Yeonpyeong this week underlined the unique threat posed by North Korea's massed artillery bombardment of civilian areas. Here's a compilation of the top news and analysis—from an inside glimpse at North Korea's arsenal to best-case diplomacy—on the emerging conflict.

Can North Korea Really "Flatten" Seoul?

Can North Korea Really "Flatten" Seoul?

Many have suggested that North Korean missiles and artillery could "flatten" the city of Seoul. This isn't the clear-cut case, as those who know modern weapons can tell you. Perhaps more importantly, the very idea of destroying an entire city oversimplifies the diplomatic and military aspects of this very real, modern-day threat. Here's the full story of this misplaced idea and the military reality.

Decisive Weapons of the Next Korean War

Decisive Weapons of the Next Korean War

North Korea's air force may be hopelessly outclassed, but the totalitarian regime has developed alternatives capable of causing massive damage to South Korea. The South Korean capital, Seoul, lies about 25 miles from the DMZ. At that distance it would be safe from most artillery, but according to GlobalSecurity.org it could be hit by up to 10,000 rounds a minute from North Korean long-range weapons. Here's a breakdown of North Korea's arsenal.